Cozy Eggnog Sugar Cookies Recipe
This Cozy Eggnog Sugar Cookies Recipe is warm, sweet and full of holiday comfort.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup unsalted butter soft
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra sugar for rolling
Instructions
Mix Dry Ingredients
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- Beat butter and sugar until light, fluffy and smooth in texture.
Add Egg and Flavor
- Add egg, vanilla and eggnog. Mix until creamy and fully blended.
Combine Mixtures
- Slowly add dry ingredients into wet mixture. Mix gently until soft dough forms.
Chill the Dough
- Cover the bowl and chill dough for 20 minutes for easy shaping.
Preheat Oven
- Heat oven to 180°C. Line baking tray with parchment paper.
Shape Cookies
- Scoop dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in sugar lightly.
Place on Tray
- Place dough balls on tray. Leave space between each cookie.
Bake Cookies
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Edges should look set and soft.
Cool Cookies
- Cool on tray for five minutes. Transfer to rack to cool fully.
Notes
- Use fresh nutmeg for stronger flavor.
- Do not overbake the cookies.
- Add cinnamon for extra warmth.
- Add white chocolate chips for sweetness.
- Drizzle vanilla glaze on top.
- Add rum extract for classic eggnog taste.
- Make sandwich cookies with cream filling.
- Use powdered sugar for rolling instead of white sugar.